RDCRDTechCoach - Meeting February 7, 2012

Tech Coach Agenda: Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Prayer – Chris Wolzl

Notes and Action Items – Krushelnicki

Snacks – Micaela and Janelle

Intended Outcomes:

Participants will become familiar with emerging ideas in the area of technology.
Participants will examine ETàIT communication practices
Participants will analyze educational technology needs within the school division
Participants will explore the use of a variety of technology tools

Kudos
IT department update – Joseph D.
Twitter - #techcoach
Discussion Items

Wireless issues – evolution of wireless technology vs. devices
Student owned devices document – in progress
IT folders (requests, resources, late postings, expectations)
Digital Citizenship
Read and Write Gold Mobile update
3D Engagement videos – St. Francis and OLR

Dr. Alec Couros Debrief – Presentation and resources will be on the Tech Coach Wiki
Main points:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16dW3FIDydJ4gVtI6YZ98f0ZMJ2-UnFTONneD4YUJfYs/edit?hl=en_US#

In 2012 there will be more mobile devices than personal computers
2011 Horizon Report K-12 Edition Highlights
- Next 2 years à mobile devices and cloud computing
- Next 2 - 3 years à game based learning and open content
81% of children under the age of two have some kind of digital profile or footprint (Dear Sophia)
- http://creativity-online.com/work/google-chrome-dear-sophie/23153
Post- literates – those that can read but choose to meet their primary information and recreational needs through audio, video, gaming, etc.
- Web Tools
- DROPitTOme
- Symbaloo
- Pearltrees
- www.youtube.com/editor
- Dropbox
- Remind101
What were some highlights for you?
Was there anything you disagree with?
What did you or will you share with your staff?